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Peptic ulcer disease symptoms

The hallmark of Peptic ulcer disease is an epigastric pain mainly (pain relieved by food intake , antacids and pain occurs in between the meals and causes awakening at nights.

A positive history of epigastric pain ,loss of appetite and weight loss are suggestive of peptic ulcer disease .

The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease include epigastric pain , nausea ,vomiting,loss of appetite and weight loss.

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Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

A positive family history of may be present.

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Less common symptoms of colorectal cancer include constipation and abdominal pain.

A positive family history of Retinoblastoma may be present.

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IF there is one particularly identifiable symptom of the disease:

• The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

IF there are many equally recognizable symptoms of the disease:

• Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. 

IF it makes sense to distinguish between common and less-common symptoms:

• On the overview page, use a full sentence:
  • Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
  • Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
• On the History and Symptoms microchapter, use bullet points:
  • Common symptoms of [disease] include:
    • [symptom 1]
    • [symptom 2]
    • [symptom 3]

IF symptoms are usually not present:

• The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

History

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Common Symptoms

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